London Broncos Talent Pathway
Supporting the Talent Pathway
London Broncos are extremely proud of their success in developing players, many of whom who have gone on to be successful at the highest level. The London Rugby League Foundation supports the development programme for high potential rugby league players in the Junior age groups from U12s to U16s, which are run in conjunction with the London Broncos, the London Junior League and the RFL. This includes Lions Development Training & Assessment, which are a first step on the player pathway and are open to all, the Origin Series between the best of North London and South London, and potential Representative Honours.
Lions Development Training
Lions Development Sessions are 2 hour training sessions designed to take core skills to the next level and for players to take a first step onto the London Broncos Player Pathway. Our Professional Coaches will provide top-quality training to help players improve their game, and will support and assess their development as they progress along the pathway. Performance in the Lions sessions will also contribute towards selection for the Origin Series later in the year.
"My son really enjoyed the session today and can’t wait for the next one. From a parental perspective I thought the drills were great and the coaches spoke clearly and encouragingly to the boys. Great to see rugby league growing!" Lee Hill, Parent.
There will be 3 sessions for each age group, U12s, U14s and U16s, held in North London and South London, during Easter Holidays, May Half-Term and June/July. Each session will cost only £5. Bookings are now open for the third sessions. After the success of the previous sessions we expect these to sell out quickly, so BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY!
Midweek evening in summer term:
Thurs 26th June, 6.30-8.30pm - U12s – South London (at Brixton Bulls)
Thurs 26th June, 6.30-8.30pm - U13/U14s – South London (at Brixton Bulls)
Thurs 26th June, 6.30-8.30pm - U15/U16s – South London (at Brixton Bulls)
Thurs 3rd July, 6.30-8.30pm - U12s – North London (at St Albans Centurions)
Thurs 3rd July, 6.30-8.30pm - U13/U14s – North London (at St Albans Centurions)
Thurs 3rd July, 6.30-8.30pm - U15/U16s – North London (at St Albans Centurions)
Origin Series - the Best of North London vs the Best of South London
The Origin Series is the next step in the London Broncos Player Pathway. This is a Representative Series in which the best players from the North of London will play the best players from the South of London.
The proramme will include two 2hr training sessions, plus a two match series, all coached by the teams' professional London Broncos coach.
The dates of the programme are as follows:
Tue 9th Sep – U14 & U16 Origin North Training - Brentwood Eels - 7-9pm
Wed 10th Sep – U14 & U16 Origin South Training - St Mary's University, Twickenham - 7-9pm
Sun 14th Sep – Origin Match 1 , North (Brentwood Eels) - U14s 2pm KO, U16s 4pm KO
Tue 16th Sep – U14 & U16 Origin North Training - Brentwood Eels - 7-9pm
Wed 17th Sep – U14 & U16 Origin South Training - St Mary's University, Twickenham - 7-9pm
Sun 21st Sep – Origin Match 1 , South (St Mary's Uni) - U14s 2pm KO, U16s 4pm KO
Selection for the Origin Squads will be based primarily on Community Club Nominations, coupled with oversight and input from the Coaches on the Lions Development Sessions.
To be eligible players must be registered with a Community Club and have played at least two Junior League Matches in 2025, unless there are exceptional circumstances, although Head Coaches from the Lions Days may select up to 2 players per squad who haven’t previously been registered with a Community Club, if there is good reason.
Each player will receive an Origin training T-Shirt to be worn at training sessions. Match kit will also be provided for the matches. The cost to each player for taking part in the programme will be only £30. This will contribute towards the cost of coaching, venue hire, kit, equipment, medical support, videoing of matches, match officials and food & refreshment after matches.
London & South-East U16 Representative Team
The best U16 players from the Origin Series will be selected to form a London & South-East representative Team. This team will go to Leeds during the last week of October to play a tournament against the Community Lions of various Super League teams including Leeds Rhinos, Hull KR and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.
The Team will be selected and coached by the Origin Coaches. In order to be eligible for this team, players will need to have played in the Origin Series unless there are exceptional circumstances.
England Community Lions 2026 - U16s, U17s, U18s
The best players from the Origin Series and the London & South-East may have the opportunity to play for the England Community Lions during 2026. England Community Lions U18s and U16s will play a 4 Nations Series against the other Home Nations, and the U17s will play a Series against France, both during the summer term of 2026.
Selection for these teams will be based on the England trials which are due to be held in February/March 2026. In order to be eligible for these trials, current U16 players will need to have played for the London & SE U16s this year and current U15s will need to have played in the Origin Series, unless there are exceptional circumstance.
Note current U16s will be U17s in 2026 and current U15s will be U16s in 2026.
